Kashmir
Srinagar Gulmarg Sonmarg Pahalgam Katra Tour
7 Nights / 8 Days
Srinagar · Gulmarg · Sonmarg · Pahalgam · Katra · Jammu
- Hotels
- Meals
- Transfers
- Sightseeing
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Package ID 0117PilgrimageHelicopter option
Vaishno Devi with Grand Kashmir
- Standard / 3-star equivalent stay
- Breakfast
- Customizable itinerary
Ten days combining Mata Vaishno Devi darshan at Katra with the whole of Kashmir by road: Patnitop, Srinagar, Sonmarg, Gulmarg and Pahalgam.
Package pricePrice on requestQuoted for your dates & group
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Package highlights
- Mughal gardens — Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh
- Gulmarg meadows (Gondola optional, own cost)
- Pahalgam and the Lidder valley
- Saffron fields and Avantipur ruins en route
- Sonmarg and the Thajiwas glacier
- Mata Vaishno Devi from Katra
- Helicopter option
Quick facts
In short: Vaishno Devi with Grand Kashmir is a 9-night, 10-day tour from Jammu that also covers Katra, Patnitop, Srinagar, Sonmarg, Gulmarg and Pahalgam. It starts in Jammu and ends in Srinagar. It includes daily breakfast and a helicopter option. The itinerary can be customised.
- Package ID
- 0117
- Duration
- 9 Nights / 10 Days
- Places
- Katra, Patnitop, Srinagar, Sonmarg, Gulmarg, Pahalgam
- Starts
- Jammu
- Ends
- Srinagar
- Stay
- Stay in standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per the selected package plan
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Best time
- For sightseeing, March to October is the most comfortable time to visit Kashmir; choose December to February if you want snow.
- Customizable
- Yes
Day-wise itinerary
- Package ID
- 0117
- Tour
- Vaishno Devi with Grand Kashmir
- Duration
- 9 Nights / 10 Days
- Destination
- Kashmir
- Price
- Price on request
This is a suggested day-by-day plan. Timings, the order of sightseeing and hotels are confirmed with your quote.
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Day 1 — Arrive Jammu – drive to Katra
Arrive at Jammu, where our representative meets you, and drive to Katra (about 50 km, 1.5–2 hours), the base town for Mata Vaishno Devi. Collect your yatra registration slip and rest for the climb. Overnight stay in Katra.
Overnight: Katra
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Day 2 — Mata Vaishno Devi darshan
An early start for the 13 km climb from Katra to the Bhawan of Mata Vaishno Devi, on foot or by pony, palki or the helicopter service to Sanjhichhat (all paid locally). After darshan, visit the Bhairon temple if you wish, then return to Katra. Overnight stay in Katra.
Overnight: Katra
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Day 3 — Katra to Patnitop
After a late breakfast, drive to Patnitop (about 85 km, 3 hours) and relax among the pine forests after the yatra. Overnight stay in Patnitop.
Overnight: Patnitop
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Day 4 — Patnitop to Srinagar
After breakfast, continue to Srinagar (about 200 km, 6–7 hours) through the Banihal tunnel, entering the Kashmir valley. Overnight stay in Srinagar.
Overnight: Srinagar
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Day 5 — Sonmarg day trip
After breakfast, a day trip to Sonmarg (about 83 km, 3 hours each way), the meadow of gold, along the Sindh river. Ride a pony to the Thajiwas glacier (paid locally) and enjoy the open meadows with the peaks above. Return to Srinagar in the evening. Overnight stay in Srinagar.
Overnight: Srinagar
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Day 6 — Srinagar to Gulmarg
After breakfast, drive up through pine forests to Gulmarg, the meadow of flowers, at about 2,650 m. The afternoon is free for the Gulmarg Gondola (paid locally) or a pony ride to Khilanmarg. Overnight stay in Gulmarg.
Overnight: Gulmarg
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Day 7 — Gulmarg to Pahalgam
After breakfast, take a last walk on the Gulmarg meadow, then drive to Pahalgam (about 150 km, 5 hours) by way of Srinagar and the saffron fields of Pampore. Check in and spend the evening by the Lidder river. Overnight stay in Pahalgam.
Overnight: Pahalgam
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Day 8 — Pahalgam valleys
A full day in Pahalgam. Ride a pony up to Baisaran meadow, often called mini Switzerland (pony charges paid locally), or walk along the Lidder river. In the afternoon, visit Betaab valley by local taxi. Overnight stay in Pahalgam.
Overnight: Pahalgam
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Day 9 — Pahalgam to Srinagar
After breakfast, check out and drive back to Srinagar (about 95 km, 3 hours). In the afternoon, visit Shalimar Bagh and Nishat Bagh and end the day by Dal Lake. Overnight stay in Srinagar.
Overnight: Srinagar
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Day 10 — Departure from Srinagar
After breakfast, check out and transfer to Srinagar airport for your onward journey. The tour ends here.
Route: Katra → Patnitop → Srinagar → Gulmarg → Pahalgam → Srinagar
View route on Google MapsInclusions & exclusions
Included (standard)
- Standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per package plan. Room category subject to package/quotation.
- Breakfast as per package plan. Other meals only where specifically included.
- Transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary.
- Travel coordination/assistance during the tour.
- Applicable taxes where included in the package/quotation.
Not included (standard)
- Airfare/train fare unless specifically included.
- Personal expenses.
- Meals not specifically mentioned.
- Monument/attraction entry fees unless specifically included.
- Optional activities.
- Camera/video charges where applicable.
- Travel insurance.
- Visa/permit charges where applicable.
- Tips/gratuities.
- Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions.
- Expenses caused by delays, weather or circumstances beyond reasonable operational control where applicable.
Standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare unless specifically mentioned in the package inclusions. Local transfers and sightseeing listed above are included.
Important information & booking terms
- To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure.
- Air and train tickets need full payment.
- Mode of payment: net banking, IMPS, NEFT, cheque, UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm) or QR code. Cash is not accepted.
- Check-in and check-out as per hotel policy.
- A booking voucher is issued once payment is received.
- Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
- If a listed hotel is unavailable, accommodation is arranged in a hotel of similar standard.
- Transport is provided as per the itinerary and is not at disposal; sightseeing depends on the time available.
- Cancellation 30 days or more before departure: non-refundable deposit (25% of the total package).
- Between 29 and 20 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 25% of the holiday cost.
- Between 19 and 14 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 50% of the holiday cost.
- Between 13 and 8 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 75% of the holiday cost.
- Within 7 days of departure: 100% of the holiday cost.
- Any refund due is paid after Holiday Guru Travel receives the refund from the service providers; processing charges are deducted.
Where you stay
| Nights | Place | Stay |
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| Nights 1–2 | Katra | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Night 3 | Patnitop | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Nights 4–5 | Srinagar | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Night 6 | Gulmarg | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Nights 7–8 | Pahalgam | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Night 9 | Srinagar | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
Hotel names are confirmed with your booking. If a listed hotel is unavailable, a hotel of similar standard is arranged. Ask us to upgrade any night.
Price
Package price
Price on request
We quote this package for your dates, travellers and hotel choice. No current rate is published for this tour.
Standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare unless specifically mentioned in the package inclusions.
How this package is priced
- Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
- To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure.
- Mode of payment: net banking, IMPS, NEFT, cheque, UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm) or QR code. Cash is not accepted.
Want this trip your way?
Change hotels, add nights or sightseeing, or combine it with another destination.
Questions about this package
What is included in the Vaishno Devi with Grand Kashmir?
For this 9-night tour of Katra, Patnitop, Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Srinagar:
- Standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per package plan. Room category subject to package/quotation.
- Breakfast as per package plan. Other meals only where specifically included.
- Transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary.
- Travel coordination/assistance during the tour.
- Applicable taxes where included in the package/quotation.
Which places does the Vaishno Devi with Grand Kashmir cover?
The route is Katra → Patnitop → Srinagar → Gulmarg → Pahalgam → Srinagar. Overnight stays: 2 nights in Katra, 1 night in Patnitop, 2 nights in Srinagar, 1 night in Gulmarg, 2 nights in Pahalgam and 1 night in Srinagar.
How long is the Vaishno Devi with Grand Kashmir, and where does it start and end?
9 nights and 10 days (9 Nights / 10 Days). It starts in Jammu (Day 1: Arrive Jammu – drive to Katra) and ends in Srinagar (Day 10: Departure from Srinagar).
Are flights or train tickets included in the Vaishno Devi with Grand Kashmir?
No. The Vaishno Devi with Grand Kashmir starts from Jammu and ends in Srinagar, so plan your arrival and return tickets for those points. The standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare. We can quote tickets separately. This package’s exclusions say: “Airfare/train fare unless specifically included.”
Which hotels are used on the Vaishno Devi with Grand Kashmir?
On this tour you stay in standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per the selected package plan in Katra, Patnitop, Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Srinagar. This applies to all 9 nights of the tour. Hotel names are confirmed with your booking. If a listed hotel is unavailable, a hotel of similar standard is arranged.
Which meals are included on the Vaishno Devi with Grand Kashmir?
Breakfast, as per the package plan: breakfast at your hotel in Katra, Patnitop, Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Srinagar each morning after an overnight stay, so 9 breakfasts (Day 2 to Day 10). Other meals are included only where specifically stated; lunch and dinner are otherwise at your own cost.
How do I book this package?
To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure. A booking voucher is issued once payment is received.
How are extra adults and children charged?
Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
Can the Vaishno Devi with Grand Kashmir itinerary be customized?
Yes. You can extend this 9-night trip, change hotels, add nights in Katra, Patnitop and Srinagar, add sightseeing, or combine it with another Kashmir trip. Tell us in the enquiry form or on WhatsApp.
Planning your Kashmir trip
Best time: For sightseeing, March to October is the most comfortable time to visit Kashmir; choose December to February if you want snow.
Srinagar airport (SXR) has direct flights from Delhi and other major Indian cities. Our packages start with pick-up at Srinagar and use a private cab for all transfers and sightseeing in the itinerary. Some local excursions — for example ponies at Sonmarg or the Gondola at Gulmarg — are paid locally.
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